Area briefs: Devonte Holloman named head coach at Beaufort

Monday

Nov 13, 2017 at 9:07 PMNov 13, 2017 at 9:10 PM

The former South Carolina and Dallas Cowboys player was an assistant for three years at the high school.

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Former South Carolina and Dallas Cowboys player Devonte Holloman was named head football coach at Beaufort on Monday, replacing Mark Clifford. Holloman had been an assistant for three years at the school, including the past two seasons as defensive coordinator. Holloman won a state championship at South Pointe with current NFL standouts and former Gamecocks Jadeveon Clowney and Stephon Gilmore. He played just one NFL season before being forced to retire due to multiple neck injuries.

GOLF: Anna Morgan (Spartanburg) finished tied for sixth at the PKBGT Invitational in Greensboro, N.C., after firing a third-round 77 (5 over). Morgan finished the tournament with a 3-day total of 231 (15 over).

CLEMSON: Running back Travis Etienne was named ACC Rookie of the Week for the second time this season. He rushed 14 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 31-14 win over Florida State. He added a 16-yard reception and 45 yards in kickoff returns.

• The men’s soccer team is the No. 8 national seed in the 48-team bracket for the NCAA Tournament. Having received a first-round bye, the Tigers will play the winner of Mercer and Coastal Carolina in the second round on Sunday.

WOFFORD: Catie Cronister and Taylor Gill of the volleyball team were honored as the Southern Conference offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively. The nods are Wofford’s fourth and fifth of the season, with Cronister and Gill recording all five.

LIMESTONE: Senior guard Keidra Smith was named the Conference Carolinas Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Smith averaged 21.5 points and 10 rebounds per game, leading the Saints to wins over Newberry and Coker.

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